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(...) Thanks, Stijn. Construction "only" took a year, and if you read the construction log you'll see that much of that time was spent goofing off :-) Amy (23 years ago, 25-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Thanks, Tim. It'll stay assembled at least through the end of June. I plan to unveil a bell tower for this church June 27, the anniversary of my adopting Precious. The bell tower will go into a display with pictures and key pieces of the (...) (23 years ago, 25-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Well done Amy. I don't see that anyone else has mentioned it - but beyond the building - excellent as it is - I very much appreciated the atmosphere you added to the project. In particular, I was very impressed by the sermon you included. (...) (23 years ago, 25-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) And how! Amy, when you posted your updates of the church construction over the past year, I had no idea the final result would be this stunning! You have created the most impressive LEGO building outside of miniland that I have ever seen. The (...) (23 years ago, 25-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Looks great Amy. Wonderful construction techniques everywhere. I think the Narthex is particularly impressive. Also, I like how the Jesus on the cross has a stud on his head. Cute. (...) I hope I get a chance to see it in person before it (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) their construction to work on it, let alone use a ladder. The lighting created by all the glass and the recurring, almost fractal themes inside the church make it a delight to examine all the photos. Is the church based on any real-life (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) WOW! I can't not comment on this model. It amazes me beyond words. The amount of brick, the length of time spent building, and level of detail put into it is simply amazing. And I love your technique of using 6xn plates for structural supports (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) There's a floor plan and statistics under the Construction tab. The church is 7'x5.5'x2.5'. Amy (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Whoa! It must have taken a while to get all of those glass panes and bricks. I can't believe that it took twenty months to assemble the whole thing. Just a small question here. What are the dimensions of the church? (lxwxh) Just my two (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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I like the guests picture! Especialy John Neal... Every time I read about your cat, I wonder what I'm gonna do when my cat is gone. It must feel odd not to have her (or him??) around anymore. Its cool how the cats really get into the Lego's. Josh (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Amy, The church is magnificent. The photo realism is incredible. I hope to get a chance to see it in person. Although I have never been inside a church, I must express my admiration for this project. I am glad that Precious was able to take part in (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) That is amazing!! I can believe it toke 20 months!!! All that glass, it must cost a fortune. Also, i thank you for sharing those wonderfull pictures of "Precious". I know you will always remember her, and carry her in your heart. Thank you. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Conceived 20 months ago and a year under construction, the Abston Church of Christ is now complete... (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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Yeah - he is definitely cute. Unfortunetly, he doesn't play for too long usually and its back to "No playing with your LEGO daddy. Come hold me!" "Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GtC9ME.66D@lugnet.com... (...) always (...) (23 years ago, 21-Mar-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Wow Brad... the little Lego-maniac is adorable... he has the look of "leave me alone, I'm playing with my bricks!!!" :) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 21-Mar-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.publish)
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As some of you may have noticed, I've been pretty much out of the LUGNET scene for several months now. Contrary to a lot of folks lately, this had absolutely nothing to do with the political climate on LUGNET (which I think is just as good as it (...) (23 years ago, 21-Mar-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Cool! Go for it. Models that have a lot of good memories behind them are always the best. Adrian (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Nice lighthouse Adrian. :) Comes from the good side of Michigan! j/k Detroitees! It's a very nice representation of the lighthouse over in Grand Haven. Using your technic for the round-ness of the tower, I might make South Haven's lighthouse. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) That's cute Adrian! I like the shape of the Lighthouse and the lookout. Best of luck for the comp! Mel www.brickzine.com (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Here's my entry for the 2002 town contest. It's a model of the Grand Haven lighthouse in Grand Haven, Michigan. I don't know what category it should fit in, since it's basically two small buildings on 4 baseplates. I guess I'll let Kevin make the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !
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